Chang’an Scenic Area – Vietnam Chang’an Scenic Area Travel Guide

The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is located in Ninh Binh Province, south of the Red River Plain in Vietnam, in the southern part of the Red River Delta. It includes three main protected areas: the Huế Ancient Capital National Special Heritage Site, the Trang An Scenic Landscape – Sân Vận – Bích Động National Special Heritage Site, and the Huế Special-Use Forest Area. In 2014, it was inscribed as the world’s first mixed natural and cultural heritage site, becoming Vietnam’s first mixed heritage property. With a total area of 4,000 hectares, the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex consists entirely…

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon – Iraq Babylon Hanging Gardens Travel Guide

Like the Colossus of Rhodes, archaeologists have yet to find any trace of the Hanging Gardens, in fact, many ancient authors who mentioned the Hanging Gardens in their works only heard about it from others and did not actually see it. Is the Hanging Gardens purely a legend? The Hanging Gardens were located to the east of the Euphrates River, about 50 miles south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, in the ancient city of Babylon, one of the four great civilizations. The Babylonian Hanging Gardens were never actually hanging in the air; the name purely came from the incorrect translation…

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque – Iran Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque Travel Guide

The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is located to the east of Imam Square. It is an exquisite religious building, which was built in 1602 and completed in 1619. It was built by the king for the Lebanese scholar Sheikh Lotfollah. The huge dome, deep blue wall decorations with gentle Arabic patterns, are truly magnificent. The best time to visit Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is when the climate has distinct four seasons. The northern part is relatively cool in spring, summer, and autumn, and cold in winter, while the southern part is hot in summer and warm in winter. The highest temperature is…

Imam Khomeini Memorial Hall – A Travel Guide to Imam Khomeini Memorial Hall in Isfahan Province, Iran

When you visit Isfahan, be sure to go to the Imam Square Museum. Its exterior may seem inconspicuous, resembling an ordinary mosque, but once you step inside the hall, you will be amazed. The interior walls are covered with tens of thousands of small mirrored pieces of various colors, creating a dreamlike and mesmerizing atmosphere.

Tehran – Tehran Travel Guide

Tabriz is the largest city in the Iranian Azerbaijan region and one of the ancient cities of Iran, having served as the capital of several dynasties throughout history. It is situated in the northwest of Iran, serving as a gateway and commercial hub, and also the capital of East Azerbaijan Province. Tabriz is a convergence point for east-west and north-south trade routes between Iran and the Indian Ocean as well as the Soviet Union. With a population of 852,000 (1982), the city is located at an altitude of 1,367 meters on the foothills of the Lake Rezaye Plain, northeast of…

Vank Cathedral – Iran Vank Cathedral Travel Guide

Wang Ke Catholic Church is located on Daavid Bishop Street in the New Julfa district of Isfahan, built in 1606 by Bishop David, also known as “Church of the Savior”. The church houses a small museum and a library. The library holds 25,000 volumes, including books in Armenian and other European languages, available for clergy and scholars interested in consulting and studying.

Cappadocia – Turkey Cappadocia Travel Guide

The kingdom of this elf, you don’t have to doubt the magical scenery that your eyes see, just wait quietly for a sunny day and take a hot air balloon to explore! Located in the central part of Turkey, the Anatolian Plateau of Cappadocia is famous for its fairy-tale-like speckled rock formations. When it comes to Cappadocia, the first thing that comes to mind is hot air balloons. But the unique rock formations, cave dwellings, and historical relics of the semi-hermit inhabitants here are even more fascinating. The rolling hills, valleys, and gorges here form a “stone pillar forest” one…

Punakha Dzong – Bhutan Punakha Dzong Travel Guide

Punakha Dzong is the oldest fortress in Bhutan, the former capital of Bhutan, also known as the “Palace of Great Happiness.” “Dzong” was established in the early 17th century by the first religious and secular leader of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyal, as a combined monastery and fortress that integrated political, religious, and judicial functions. Almost every important valley in Bhutan has a “Dzong” established as a fortress against external invasions. Punakha Dzong, built in 1636, is the second oldest monastery in Bhutan. Bhutanese people believe that where two rivers or roads converge is a sacred place. Located between the confluence of…

Subic Bay – Travel Guide to Subic Bay, Philippines

Subic Bay is a bay on the southwest coast of Luzon Island in the South China Sea, located 90 kilometers (35 miles) northwest of the entrance of Manila Bay, extending north to the coast of Luzon Island. Known as the “Oriental Little America,” Subic Bay in the Philippines was once the base of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and has successfully transformed into a unique tourist destination and economic zone. Subic Bay places great emphasis on environmental protection while developing its economy and has managed to achieve a harmonious development between tourism and industrial zones. Local guides explain that when foreigners…

Royal Palace in Phnom Penh – Cambodia Phnom Penh Royal Palace Travel Guide

The most important architectural complex in Phnom Penh is the Grand Palace, built in the mid-19th century and located on the banks of the Tonle Sap River. The current residence of the Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni is also situated here, enclosed separately by a wall where visitors can only view from a distance. Along the Tonle Sap River, the grand rooftops and spires of the palace shine brilliantly under the blue sky and white clouds, presenting a majestic sight. At night, the silhouettes of the palaces viewed from the river surface appear quite mysterious.